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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.19.24
Fresno is 23% full, inflow 88 cfs & outflow 63 cfs. The ramp at the dam is still usable. For best fishing stay on the dam end of the reservoir.…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.19.24
Fishing Report Salmon- Salmon are in the bays and Wednesday morning there were dozens of them in the Marina bay,we hooked up on 5 casting Fire Tiger and Chrome colored…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 2 Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake began September 5th and will end November 3rd. The event is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. This…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall. Walleye and rainbows are being caught around White Earth on jigs or…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.12.24
Still catching some salmon on flasher/fly and Brad’s mini black jack combos in the Flat Lake area and the face of the dam area with a trolling speed of 1.9-2.1…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.12.24
Fresno is 24% full with a slight inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is usable. For best results fish near the dam or try 1st lake. Nelson…
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Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River from the mouth of Muddy Creek to the Highway 287…
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New MT State Record Chinook Salmon song: Big Catch on a Budget
Proof of the popularity, and oddity, of catching salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir is the media coverage Fauth’s new record chinook has attracted from local and national media. An Instagram…
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Don Wilkins Weekly Salmon Report 9.6.24
The fishing is starting to get more unpredictable and a bit slower and the fish seem to be confined to smaller areas near flat lake,the dam,and immediately west and east…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.5.24
Fresno is 26% full with no inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is still usable. Fish the dam end of the reservoir for results. Nelson is…
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 9.5.24
Seems like the salmon season is in a transition mode on Fort Peck. The fish seem to be staging for the spawn as they head back into the bay they…
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Brett French reports: Hawg hunting–Lunker Fort Peck chinook salmon lure anglers
There are so many intricacies to fishing for chinook salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir it can be a bit intimidating. That’s why it was nice to go with a veteran,…
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Fishy Finds: Strange Things Discovered in Fish Bellies
When anglers reel in their catch, most expect to find a belly full of baitfish or maybe a few plants. But sometimes, what’s lurking inside is far stranger than…
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“Geeze!”: Jaxon Krall’s Giant Tiger Trout Reels in State Record
Jaxon Krall, a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer, just made a big splash in the fishing world by landing a record-breaking 12.77-pound tiger trout at Viva Naughton Reservoir in Wyoming, according…
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Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch
A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? He caught it using a lure he handcrafted himself! Known…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.1.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key in to the calmer days with just a tiny touch…
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Virtual Vacations: How NYC Seniors Are Traveling the World Without Leaving Home
NYC seniors are having the time of their lives, traveling the world without leaving their nursing homes, thanks to Mynd Immersive and their virtual reality experiences. According to Wide Open…
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Canyon Ferry Adventuring
If you are new to the area or have just never been to Canyon Ferry and are considering a trip–here is an example of what you can expect.
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Bait Smarts: Researching the Perfect Lure
How do YOU do research with lures? View this post on Instagram30 A post shared by Back Roads Apparel (@backroadsapparel)
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Don Wilkins Weekly Ft Peck Salmon Report
Wind, wind, and wind, We had some good success early in the week trolling the deep contours from the marina towards Jennings with nearly all the fish caught on chrome…
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Whitefish Report for Flathead Lake by Ross Tate
The whitefish whisperer, Ross Tate, fished Flathead Lake Friday. Ross Tate reporting a good day of whitefish fishing in the south end of Flathead Lake today. Catching them at Mulligan…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.30.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 99 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is still open. For best results, fish the dam end of the reservoir. Nelson is 82% full…
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FWP News: Big Hole River to close to all fishing starting at midnight
HELENA – The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low flows, high water temperatures and an unseasonably warm and dry…
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 8.30.24
The salmon fishing week was cut short with high winds on Tuesday through Thursday. It was a short week but a good week for some bigger fish. Gary Rueb, the…
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FWP News: Still time to review, comment on proposed FWP fishing regs
Miles City – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 fishing regulations, answering questions from the public, and seeking public…
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Two anglers reeled in history while fishing together
Two anglers fishing together in West Virginia made fishing history on August 8th, breaking records for both the length and weight of black crappie. This could happen in Montana, too!…
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Stuffed Bison Burger Recipe
While we are watching tourists get too close to bison at national parks, some of us are wondering what to do with the bison meat we have in our freezer.…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana
Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock FAS would be lifted. That hoot-owl restriction remains in place until further…
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2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake will begin two weeks early on September 5th and will end on November 3rd. The event dates were moved up…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up to White Earth. Using bottom bouncers with spinner blades, crankbaits…
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MOST POPULAR FISHING!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing is one of the most popular sports. Catching a fish is an exciting step in every kid’s life. Their first fish may come from an outdoor show fishing pond,…
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FYAO!!! by Montana Grant
Sportsmen, and women, have come up with many abbreviations for their story telling. Only folks involved in the sport know the slang and lingo. Talking like a Pro is important…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hooked on Chinooks–Expert Tips for Catching Giant King Salmon
Want to Catch Those Big King Salmon in Fort Peck Lake? Two Montana Tackle Manufacturers Have the Inside Scoop on How to Do That! This week on the Montana Outdoor…
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Weekly Salmon Report 8.24.24
Salmon report for the week: Still catching most of our salmon between 60 and 95 feet,but did get some up as high as 40 early in the mornings 8” Kryptonite,Megatron…
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Whisperer Report 8.23.24
This is Ross Tate reporting to you from Skidoo Bay on Wednesday. Fishing with father and son in my boat was Brian and Wyatt Blevins of Missoula. We boated over…
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon report for 8.23.24
This past week, the size of fish picked for the Captain and his crew. There were not as many caught, but the ones that they did boat had some better…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.22.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay close to the dam area. Slip bobbers & leeches work…
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Turn your rainbow trout into something amazing!
Elevate your meal game, and dive into this mouthwatering rainbow trout recipe that’s as fresh as a mountain stream and bursting with flavor. Seasoned with garlic and butter, you will…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in north-central and southwest Montana
HELENA – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted Saturday, Aug. 24, on the entire Smith River and Jefferson River and on the Madison River from Ennis…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Complication 8.22.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update (August 22, 2024) Parks Update 8/22/24: Sorry to say it, but we are under a third RECOMMENDED EVACUATION…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Olson 8.21.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay close to the dam area. Slip bobbers & leeches work…
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Hook, Line and Ladle: Walleye Chowder Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1 large onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup flour 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced large 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups fish or chicken stock 2…
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FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects approved
HELENA – Spawning and rearing habitat for brown and rainbow trout will be created in Kamperschroer Spring Creek, feeding into the Big Hole River. Fish passage on the mainstem upper Clark…
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It’s not about the type or size of rod you have when you’re catching big ones
In a true “fishing tale” moment, John Tyler Rutherford from West Virginia made history with an unexpected catch on his father’s farm. Using his 3-year-old daughter’s $9.99 pink fishing rod,…
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Bite
The much-anticipated whitefish bite is going strong at Flathead Lake, and anglers couldn’t be more excited! Now is the perfect time to grab your gear and hit the lake. Regardless…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.18.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key in to the calmer days with just a tiny touch…
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Macman Fishing Report 8.17.24
Fishermen: The whitefish bite is still on. Will last another month At Elmo they are in 53-58 feet and 45 to 55 in Big arm and others. Big Arm right…
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WATCH: Record Chinook Salmon Catch
Get ready to witness history in the making! Join us as we reveal the incredible moment when a record-breaking Chinook salmon is reeled in. This is one catch you won’t…
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FWP News: FWP to hold public meetings on fishing regulation proposals
Correction: A previous email did not include the full meeting dates. Meetings scheduled, draft regulations available Aug. 21 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the…
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